Cities that invest to go green enjoy huge economy boost within 8 years
(Tue 10 Jan 2012 16:13)
A new study into the economics of decarbonising cities has found that UK urban centres that 'go green' will see a return on investment in between four and eight years, while cutting their energy bills by billions and c
Warming Arctic is decimating Harp Seal populations, study finds
(Mon 09 Jan 2012 15:56)
Scientists from Duke University and the International Fund for Animal Welfare have conducted a study of the harp seal in northern Canada
Stormy start to the year helps UK wind farms double energy output
(Fri 06 Jan 2012 17:35)
The UK's recent gales have helped wind farm operators nationwide to more than double their average output, according to analysis released today by Scottish Renewables.
Met Office predicts 2012 will be one of the hottest in more than 150 years
(Wed 04 Jan 2012 20:39)
A new Met Office study has forecast that the next 12 months will be in the top 10 of the hottest years on record.
UK slumps to third-bottom of European renewable energy league
(Mon 02 Jan 2012 10:06)
The UK is languishing third-bottom of the European renewable energy league, published today.
More electronics will be recycled than landfilled by 2020
(Fri 30 Dec 2011 12:58)
As the take-up of consumer electronics, mobile phones, and computer equipment continues to increase around the world, the business and environmental challenges associated with electronic device disposition at end-of-life
Scotland falls short on air pollution targets for second year running
(Wed 28 Dec 2011 09:02)
Scotland has failed to meet European targets to curb air pollution for the second year in a row – mainly as a result of traffic fumes, according to provisional data released this week.
Scathing Commons' report blasts Government over Feed-in Tariff cuts
(Thu 22 Dec 2011 00:01)
A damning new report by MPs on two influential select committees has criticised the Government's handling of cuts to the Feed-in Tariff scheme and described the “fatal impact” the plans have had on the UK solar indu
Homes account for a quarter of European greenhouse emissions from energy
(Sun 18 Dec 2011 10:38)
Home energy use is responsible overall for 25% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU), according to a new analysis from the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Analysis calculates loss to Canadian economy from pulling out of Kyoto
(Sun 18 Dec 2011 10:01)
If Canada had complied with the Kyoto Protocol instead of allowing its emissions unchecked, the cost to the Canadian economy would not be the $13.6 billion announced this week as Canada's reason for withdrawing from the
After 40-year decrease, figures show rise in UK acid rain pollution
(Thu 15 Dec 2011 16:28)
The UK Government has revealed a year-on-year increase in the amount of sulphur dioxide emissions, which reverses a 40-year downward trend.
Dash for gas not low-carbon power is pushing up energy bills, says CCC
(Thu 15 Dec 2011 10:33)
The first comprehensive analysis of the impact of low carbon policies on household energy bills has found the UK's drive for gas-sourced power and not green policies is behind recent price rises.
Scotland poised to be Europe's biggest exporter of renewable energy
(Tue 13 Dec 2011 13:09)
Scotland's Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has urged industry experts to take advantage of the massive opportunity renewable energy offers the nation.
ExxonMobil report says 15% of world's power will be renewable by 2040
(Mon 12 Dec 2011 19:05)
There are many predictions, many demands and many possibilities for future energy use and sources. ExxonMobil has just released their prediction of how energy demands will be served in the next few decades
UK approach on renewable energy is “deeply flawed”, claims new report
(Mon 12 Dec 2011 10:47)
The Government's roll-out strategy for sources of renewable energy are misguided, according to a highly critical report released today by the Adam Smith Institute and the Scientific Alliance.
Scotland faces £11 billion bill to achieve its carbon reduction targets
(Sun 11 Dec 2011 15:02)
Scotland may have to spend up to £11 billion to achieve its ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to the country's Auditor General
Energy firms told to do more to protect power supply from climate change
(Sat 10 Dec 2011 00:01)
Energy companies’ plans to protect the UK power supply from the impacts of climate change have been published by the Government today.
Solar sector anger as Feed-in Tariff cuts create consumer confusion
(Fri 09 Dec 2011 13:19)
Almost three-quarters (71%) of British homeowners with their own roof say they do not know how much the feed in tariff (FIT) actually costs an average household, according to a new consumer survey.
Solar power can now be produced for less than $1 a watt, study finds
(Wed 07 Dec 2011 17:20)
Solar PV energy can now be produced for less than $1 a watt although the public is being kept in the dark about its true viability, according to a new study by Queen’s University.
Toxic pit could hold the unlikely key to blockbuster drug discoveries
(Tue 06 Dec 2011 21:19)
“To go to Berkeley Pit Lake, you have to complete a 40-hour Hazmat program—and that’s just to stand next to the water,” advises Andrea Stierle, a research professor at the University of Montana-Missoula, who bega
